Three people were cited after being observed by Kentucky Fish and Wildlife officer using a spotlight to night hunt in a field near Flaherty.
On Saturday (12/3) night, while patrolling Bee Knob Hill Road near Flaherty, a Conservation Officer observed a truck pulling into a corn field. After watching the truck driving through the corn field shining a spotlight, the officer made a stop of the vehicle as it was leaving the field. Inside the truck, the officer encountered three subjects, armed with two rifles and a shotgun. The driver of the truck had a loaded rifle in his lap. A spotlight and two flashlights were found in between the three occupants. A search of one passenger produced seven grams of methamphetamine.
The driver was cited and arrested for use of artificial light (spotlighting) and illegal take/pursue of wildlife. The first passenger was cited and arrested for use of artificial light, illegal take/pursue of wildlife and possession of methamphetamine 1st degree. The second passenger, armed with a shotgun, was cited for use of artificial light and released. The Meade County Sheriff’s Department assisted with the investigation.
Anyone with any information on violations, please contact Kentucky Fish and Wildlife at 1-800-25-ALERT (1-800-252-5378) or your local KY State Police Post.
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